After a three sensational weeks on Sydney Harbour/Broken Bay region, the time came for the trip proper: NSW south coast!

As the lads arrived, I bid farewell to by beautiful family, then got straight into the important pre-cruise convention of a big night on the sauce, which culminated in a Kebab at the Cross.

Some of us (not me fortunately!) were feeling a little poorly as we set of late morning from Rushcutters Bay. By now the wind from the North was starting to build, so we motored up the harbour, and set sail near the Heads (well, a single reefed main). This proved ample sail area, and we were more than a little surprised to find that we easily making an average of 7.5 knots. As we cleared the heads, it was blowing a solid 20 knots, and the rebound seas were (as put by Alan Lucas) â€œquite disconcerting! It wasnâ€™t long before one of our member started feeling poorly, and the efforts of the previous night, combined with seasickness, took their toll on the poor soul. Sympathy, being a â€œboyâ€™s tripâ€

Thanks Chris Fanstastic trip report.
I was on the Sth Coast (Potato Pt) over new year dreaming of sailing that beautiful stretch of water.
I agree that Narooma bar would not be one to try in a TS. As a kid I sailed in and out of Bermagui in a 16' TS. I have often wondered if I could sail my Castle from Bateman's Bay to Bermagui or up from Eden. However I admit your Magnum is a bit longer and heavier than my Castle.! so perhaps I should keep dreaming.

Sounds like going sth is the way to go - make the most of the current.